This article covers custom assets, explaining what they are and how to add and configure a new custom asset.

The following topics are covered here: 

• What are custom assets?
• How do I create a new custom asset?
• Adding metadata
• Adding images
• Setting the theme
• Defining the offer schedule
• Specifying related assets
• Saving your custom asset

What are custom assets?

The custom asset functionality allows you to add non-video content that doesn't fit within any of the existing asset types, for example, stars, belts, articles, etc.

Custom assets are the only asset type that can be created in Presentation Manager rather than being ingested. They're represented by the  icon.

How do I create a new custom asset?

To add a new custom asset to your item catalog, navigate to the ASSETS menu, then select Items.

1. Click the  button.

2. Title (mandatory): Enter the asset title here (you can change this later).

3. Click the  button to proceed to the next step.

Recording asset information

Once you've added your new custom asset, the next step is to capture specific information about it. This includes metadata, images, and any related assets. These details are added in the same way for both custom and video assets.

On the left-hand side of the page, select a section to display relevant fields in the page body.

1. Adding metadata

When you select an asset from the catalog, the metadata option is selected by default. The asset title is pre-populated from asset creation but it can be edited.

Metadata variants

Here you can create additional language variants for your assets, so they can be displayed to users according to their language preferences.

Within the metadata menu tab, select the  button next to the variant tabs to create a new language variant.

Find out more about variants and segmentation.

With the required variant selected, enter data into the relevant fields:

• Title (mandatory): This field is pre-populated from asset creation; however, the title can be edited
• External ID: A unique alphanumeric, externally-defined identifier
• Sequence Number: Where relevant, this is used to control the ordering of similar assets
• Contextual title: A short title relevant to the parent title. Most applicable to seasons, episodes, or trailers
• Role: If the asset relates to a person, you can select a role from the drop-down menu
• Gender: If the asset relates to a person, you can select a gender from the drop-down menu
• Tagline: Asset subtitle (85 character limit)
• Sub Type: Select from the drop-down menu, if relevant, to provide more specific information about the custom asset. The available sub types are set by Administrators. If no sub types have been defined for this asset type, then the field is hidden.

• Badge: Use this to draw attention to specific assets, e.g., "New season" (20 character limit)
• Short description: Brief description of the asset (256 character limit)
• Description: Full description of the asset (512 character limit)
• Genres: Select from the drop-down field or create a new genre
• Sport: If applicable, select a sport from the drop-down list or add a new entry
• Broadcast date: Select a broadcast date and time for the asset
• Keywords:  Used to support SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and external content tagging for rule-based lists. Type to search for existing keywords or create new entries

	Custom Metadata: If you enter a field name here, the Enter value field is displayed
	Segmentation Tags: Select an existing segmentation tag from the list, or create a new tag
	Categories: High-level groupings of similar assets, e.g., Movies, Competitions or Kids. Select a pre-populated existing value or create new value
	Custom Destination: Select a pre-existing page within Presentation Manager or specify a destination URL

2. Adding images

Add new or edit pre-existing asset images that display throughout your apps. Follow the links to learn how to upload images and activate and manage images. 

3. Setting the theme

Configure the background, foreground, and other colors within your apps here.

4. Defining the offer schedule

This option is only displayed for asset types that are offerable. Generally speaking, custom assets can't be offered in the same way as most ingested assets. To learn more about offerable content, read our article about deals.

5. Specifying Related assets

Specify asset relations here - for example, a prequel or sequel to the custom asset being created. Available asset relations for each asset type are defined in the Admin settings.

1. Select an option, e.g. Other or Similar. The options will vary depending on asset type. 2. To add a new asset, start typing into the text field to display existing assets.

Related assets display in a list.

Use the  icon to re-order assets.

Saving your custom asset

• Not offerable 

For assets that are not offerable (applies to most custom assets) click the  button to save changes.

Alternatively, click the More button  to Save or Delete assets.

• Offerable

For assets that are offerable, click the  button to save and activate offers.

Alternatively, click the More button to  Save, Validate or Delete assets.